Prince William has a keen eye on his future. While King Charles III hasn't yet given up his post as monarch, it appears his heir is already preparing for when he ascends the throne. The Prince of Wales reportedly intends to continue his father's plans to "slim down" the monarchy.

Prince William plans to integrate Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's children into the British Royal Family more when he becomes the reigning monarch upon the death of his father,

The Prince of Wales is allegedly "seizing more power" from King Charles, and wants to give "some lesser-known royals more of a spotlight."

William's first cousin Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall are said to have a strong bond with the prince and his wife, Princess Kate, and one royal commentator says the Tindalls could help the Prince of Wales "if he calls on them" one day.

While King Charles III may resist his modern ideas, Prince William values the close relationships that will shape his reign.

Princess Kate left King Charles "so impressed" ahead of a major Royal Family honour, a royal commentator has claimed. In 2024, the Princess of Wales was appointed a Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour by the monarch.

When William becomes king, there's a high chance that Zara and Mike Tindall, as well as royal favorites Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward, could step up to the plate. Royal reporter Jennie Bond told the Mirror that while the Tindalls "don't have titles,